Certified Medical Assistant

Arkansas Surgical Hospital; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Surgical Hospital in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams under the supervision of a healthcare provider. You will perform routine patient care, take vital signs, record measurements, and assist with specimen collection and injections as directed by protocol.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA/RMA/NRCMA certification, and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–3+ years of experience in a same or similar role.
• Current/valid national Certification or Registration required (CMA, RMA, NRCMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Training and competency in assigned clinical procedures and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Skills

Safety sensitive

Teamwork Orientation

Service Orientation

Achieves Results

Learning & Growth

Communication

EKG & injections

Medical terminology

Judgment & composure

EMR software

Work ethic

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMA/RMA/NRCMA Certification

BLS or ACLS Certification

Clinical procedure competency training

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: North Little Rock, AR 72118

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Required Skills/Abilities

• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Teamwork Orientation: works cooperatively & collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
• Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus ones efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results.
• Learning and Growth: has a commitment to continuous professional and organizational learning
• Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
• Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections.
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Through knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Other Key Skills

• Team player – possess a positive attitude and demonstrates honesty and integrity in all endeavors.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to self-start and work independently or as part of a diverse team.
• Detail oriented and organized with the ability to easily identify areas that require improvement.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 - 3+ years of experience in a same or similar role preferred.
• Current/valid national Certification or Registration required (CMA, RMA, NRCMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Training and competency in assigned clinical procedures and medical equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require prolonged periods of standing, moving, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.